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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.92, 1,093.56 and 317.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.92, 1,093.56 and 317.94 is: 476.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.92 : 1,093.56 = 317.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.92/1,093.56 = 317.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.92x = 1,093.56 × 317.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.92x = 347,686.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,686.47/728.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.99

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